Recent falls can worsen fracture risk among women, study finds
Older women who report recent falls are more likely fracture a bone in the next five years. Injurious falls are linked to the most severe risk.
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Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, December 3
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Taking more than one fracture-related drug increases bone break risk
Taking multiple fracture-related drugs – especially in certain combinations – is linked to a two-fold increase in hip fracture risk, Medicare data shows.
Regular physical activity linked to fewer fractures in older women
Older ambulatory women who participate in regular physical activity – including lighter-intensity activity – are less likely to experience fracture, researchers say.
Q&A: Taking on fracture risk and treatment fears in residents with complicated osteoporosis
Harvard geriatrician Sarah Berry, M.D., shares strategies for treating fearful and resistant residents who have osteoporosis and multiple comorbidities.
Mobility promotion efforts needed across the globe, group insists
There is an urgent need to maintain mobility in the world’s older population. So states a new international report, released this weekend.
Preventive steps could help offset rise in fracture-related SNF medical costs
Under-utilized prevention methods are key to containing a rise in SNF costs related to osteoporotic fractures, says the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Communication will help prevent secondary fractures in osteoporosis, report claims
Communication is the key to preventing secondary osteoporosis-related fractures, an international coalition asserts.
Secondary fracture prevention could save Medicare billions: report
Preventing secondary osteoporotic fractures could save Medicare billions, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Older adults who lose weight may sacrifice bone mineral density
When older adults lose weight, they may also lose bone mineral density, putting them at an increased risk of fractures, say nutrition scientists.
